Geopolitics · 13 days ago
US honours late Senator Lindsey Graham
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — President Trump has ordered all US flags to be flown at half-mast to commemorate the life and service of Senator Lindsey Graham. As the Senate faces the vacancy left by his passing, attention turns to the South Carolina gubernatorial process for selecting his replacement. Graham served as a key foreign policy hawk and was widely regarded as one of Trump's most influential allies in Congress.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 15 days · 69 sourceshindustantimes.comWhy did FBI visit Lindsey Graham's residence? Clarification on 'foul play' in Senator's death probe; 'out of...'theglobeandmail.comGraham death, McConnell absence to weigh on U.S. Congress as it returns from breakcbsnews.comTrump backs Lindsey Graham's sister as his replacement to finish Senate termindependent.co.ukLindsey Graham's death deprives Ukraine of a key ally who had Trump's ear, experts saynbcnews.comTrump administration live updates: GOP rushes to find replacement for Lindsey Grahamaljazeera.comWhat will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?bbc.co.ukSenator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner saysnpr.orgSen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Trump ally, dies at 71 : NPRthehindu.comUkraine loses key ally in Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden deathindianexpress.comHow US Senator Lindsey Graham's death will impact the November election | World Newssmh.com.auLindsey Graham death: The last of the 'Three Amigos' bids farewell as US-Israel relations enter a new phase:cnn.comGraham's death highlights a power shift and a new question: What's coming next in Washington?abc.net.auHow Lindsey Graham's death could affect Donald Trump's agendalatimes.comSen. Lindsey Graham preliminary cause of death revealedfrance24.comLindsey Graham likely died from aortic rupture, medical examiner saysforbes.comLindsey Graham Died Of Aortic Dissection Due To Cardiovascular Disease, Office Saysjpost.com'Impossible to replace': Israel's deputy FM on the death of Lindsey Grahamnytimes.comLindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Supporttime.comThe World Remembers Sen. Lindsey Grahamirishtimes.comLindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness, his office saysrte.ieUS senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71arabnews.comUS senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71aawsat.comUS Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Age 71channelnewsasia.comUS Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71straitstimes.comPivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies, aged 71cnbc.comSenator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, his office says+43 more outlets
Why it matters
The vacancy of this influential Senate seat triggers a significant political transition within the US Republican party and its legislative agenda.
Context
Graham was a prominent legislative sponsor of the Taylor Force Act, which cut US aid to the Palestinian Authority over payments to attackers.